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By By Kenneth Okello.
Amai Community Hospital: Celebrating a Legacy of Compassionate Care and Excellence
Amolatrar District | Amai Community Hospital, is in Amolatar district, established is in 1994 as a mobile clinic, has a rich history of providing essential healthcare services to the community. Officially recognized by the Government of Uganda in 1997, the hospital has grown into a reputable healthcare institution, committed to delivering quality medical care to those in need.
The hospital recently held a thanksgiving ceremony to celebrate its achievements and milestones. Dr. Luru Walter, Medical Director, announced that the hospital ranked 27th out of 193 facilities in the country, according to the ministry of health’s report for 2023/2024
Key performance indicators for the year included:
- Admissions: 5,056
- Deaths: 229
- Inpatient mortality rate: 4.5%
- Deliveries: 1,049
- Stillbirths: 23 fresh, 10 macerated
- Newborn deaths (0-7 days): 7
- Perinatal deaths per 1,000 births: 39
- Neonatal deaths (8-28 days): 0
- Neonatal mortality rate: 6.8%
- Maternal deaths: 4
- Maternal mortality rate per 100,000 live births: 381
- Blood oxygen ratio (BOR): 49
- Average length of stay (ALOS): 3.5 days
The hospital’s CEO, Emmanuel Ongebo, expressed his gratitude to the staff for their tireless efforts, which led to the hospital’s remarkable achievements. “I want to thank each and every one of you for your hard work and dedication to our hospital,” he said. “Your efforts have not gone unnoticed, and I am proud to lead such a committed team.”
However, CEO Ongebo also highlighted the challenges they face, “We appeal to our politicians not to politicize our hospital’s operations,” he said. “We need their support and collaboration to ensure our continued success in providing quality healthcare services to our community.”
Reverend Dick Odur of Aputi Parish, also representing Archdeacon of Awelo Archdeaconry, Amolatar, delivered a heartfelt sermon. He thanked the CEO, Director, and everyone present for the thanksgiving ceremony, acknowledging the hospital’s achievements in 2024.
“To be heard, man, you must have good faith and stay with people who can understand,” Reverend Odur emphasized. He also cautioned doctors to maintain their professionalism, saying “Stay away from ladies, as they can be a danger to your profession.” Additionally, he advised the staff to “Do all that you are supposed to do with your heart and love it.”
The ceremony included the commissioning of the senior hospital committee, comprising Ambrose Otima, Daniel Ongebo, Francis Okello, Moses Ojok, Hospital Chaplain Rev Simon Acai Omia, Hospital CEO Emmanuel Ongebo, and Dr. Luru Walter.
Reverend Odur prayed for God’s blessings on the hospital, its staff, and patients, and for the provision of compassionate and excellent care to all who come through their doors. As the hospital celebrates its achievements, it is clear that the team is committed to providing quality healthcare services to the community.
